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Friends of Oakland Animal Services’ next free spay/neuter day is coming up on Sunday, February 10, 2019. No appointment is needed for this event. Oakland residents of limited financial means may bring pet cats, feral cats in traps, and pet dogs (of all sizes).

Pets will be checked in from 7:30 – 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis. Surgeries will be performed by licensed veterinarians inside the East Bay SPCA spay/neuter clinic facility. Animals will also receive free vaccines and microchips.

When

Sunday, February 10, 2019
7:30 – 8:30am

Where

410 Hegenberger Road, Oakland

Note:Cats and dogs must fast after midnight the night before surgery. Pets may drink water after midnight. This program is available to Oakland residents only. You will be asked to provide an Oakland address at check-in.

This event is fully funded by Friends of Oakland Animal Services and is made possible by the generosity of FOAS donors. Support our program to prevented unwanted litters in Oakland!

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Oakland Animal Services Celebrates the New Year Marking Four Years of Landmark Progress

Oakland’s Only Open-Door Shelter Rings in 2019 with New, Improved Hours of Operation

OAKLAND – Effective January 12, 2019, Oakland Animal Services (OAS) will implement more consistent hours for city residents looking for lost animals or seeking to add a four-legged member to their family. As the new year begins, OAS will continue to be open six days per week, with hours aligned more closely to other Bay Area shelters:

Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Closed Wednesday

The new schedule is more in keeping with industry standards – another move marking the great progress the shelter has made toward becoming an industry leader in the past four years.

OAS became a standalone City department in January 2015, and since then has made tremendous strides for the city’s homeless animals – and for the Oakland residents who care for them. Just a few years ago, the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, and countless other animals who arrived at the shelter’s doors faced an uncertain future. But now, as 2019 begins, OAS routinely rescues and saves the lives of more than 80 percent of the animals taken in – a 50 percent increase over the shelter’s “live release” rate just a few years ago.

Meanwhile, the number of dedicated volunteers who support the department and the animals in its care has doubled. The shelter boasts a volunteer program that is equivalent to thirteen full-time employees. OAS has also increased its number of adoption partners – organizations in California and beyond who have capacity to take in hard-to-place animals rescued by OAS – by nearly 40 percent. Animals with life-threatening conditions, such as puppies with parvovirus, can receive treatment through support from the nonprofit Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). Additionally, FOAS funds key lifesaving programs, such as foster care for shelter animals, and a new, free spay/neuter program for Oakland residents.

OAS has also made great strides in recruiting and hiring full-time staff dedicated to serving both the animals and humans who need its assistance. Today, there are 35 full-time staff members, and since 2016, the shelter has employed a full-time veterinarian to provide critical medical attention to the thousands of animals arriving at its doors.

OAS Executive Director Rebecca Katz explained, “OAS continues to improve its public service to the community. With full-time animal care attendants to care for our furry and feathered residents, and public service representatives to assist both the animals and the humans who come through the doors, Oakland residents are beginning to recognize OAS as the safety net they have advocated for and deserve.”

As for New Year’s resolutions? OAS still recognizes tremendous need in Oakland and, budget permitting, aims to increase hours for public service in its next four years of progress. Animal lovers who wish to support the shelter’s ongoing work to improve the city’s services for its homeless animals can make a tax-deductible gift to Friends of Oakland Animal Services’ year-end campaign to raise $25K to support lifesaving medical care for homeless animals awaiting their a second chance in the new year.

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Oakland Animal Services is Oakland’s only “open admissions” shelter. Located at 1101 29th Avenue, the shelter accepts all of Oakland’s lost, abandoned and mistreated animals, including farm animals and native wildlife.

Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing homes, health, and happiness for Oakland’s animals. Visit www.oaklandsanimals.org or contact info@oaklandsanimals.org for more information.

With the assistance of a dedicated group of volunteers, donations and the support of nonprofit FOAS, OAS has served more than 5,000 animals in 2018 alone. Visit the shelter to adopt, volunteer or donate.

The Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator is a key role in the day-to-day operations of Friends of Oakland Animal Services’ free spay/neuter program. You’ll be our main point of contact with Oakland residents wishing to participate in the program, ensuring that appointment and voucher requests are handled promptly, keeping detailed records in our database, and being on-site to oversee our monthly events. Bilingual English and Spanish speaking and writing ability a must. The coordinator also manages FOAS donor data entry, acknowledgements, and mail support.

Friends of Oakland Animal Services’ next free spay/neuter day is coming up on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Oakland residents of limited financial means may bring pet cats, feral cats in traps, and pet dogs under 20lbs.

Pets will be checked in from 7:30 – 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis. Surgeries will be performed by licensed veterinarians inside the East Bay SPCA spay/neuter clinic facility. Animals will also receive free vaccines and microchips.

When

Sunday, January 13, 2019
7:30 – 8:30am

Where

410 Hegenberger Road, Oakland

Note:Cats and dogs must fast after midnight the night before surgery. Pets may drink water after midnight. This program is available to Oakland residents only. You will be asked to provide an Oakland address at check-in.

This event is fully funded by Friends of Oakland Animal Services and is made possible by the generosity of FOAS donors. Support our program to prevented unwanted litters in Oakland!

The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is pleased to announce the first ever FOAS running team! The team will be running the half-marathon at the Oakland Running Festival on March 24, 2019. FOAS hopes to have at least 20 runners committed to raising a minimum of $500 each — and they would love for you to join the team!

If running 13.1 miles or raising $500 seems like a daunting task, have no fear! The FOAS board members will be supporting you the entire way. They will give advice and creative ideas on how to meet fundraising goals. They will provide a 3-month half-marathon training plan, complete with team runs around Lake Merritt every Saturday morning! Not only will you help the animals and get in shape, you will also make new friends and build community.

To join the fun, get in shape, and help raise money for Oakland’s animals, take these next steps:

Register for the half-marathon here: http://oaklandmarathon.com/ (This step is IMPORTANT! You are NOT registered for the race simply by creating a Crowdrise page.)

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P.S. If you are inclined to dismiss this because you are “not a runner,” please don’t. A few of the team members aren’t runners so you won’t be alone in this. Your passion and drive to help the shelter animals will provide you with more energy than you can possibly imagine.

Kay goes out of her way to help fellow volunteers and has a magic touch with pups who need a little extra TLC. She also spends countless hours outside the shelter running the Oakland Lost and Found Facebook page to reunite lost pets with their families, building relationships, and networking with rescue organizations, transporting pigeons and other wildlife, planning flight and ground transfers of animals to other agencies, and coordinating offsite adoption events. She is a superstar volunteer and a true champion for Oakland animals!

Have you got a story to tell about how a special pet you adopted from OAS has changed your life? You can help the Friends of Oakland Animal Services win a grant from Petco and the Petco Foundation during their Holiday Wishes campaign! All you have to do is tell them how your pet brings more joy to your life each day, and how their love changed your life—in big or small ways—and Friends of Oakland Animal Services will be eligible for much needed grant money–up to $100,000! You’ll also have the chance to win a Petco gift card, up to $1,000. Deadline for entries is Monday, October 1 at 10:00 am Pacific.

How to Enter:

Write about how adopting your pet has impacted your life (up to 500 words). Provide photos of your pet with you and by him/herself.

You’ll be prompted to provide our organization’s information so that we are eligible for a Petco Foundation award: